Vicki Lynn Miller passed away July 12, 2026 after a long and hard fought illness. Vicki was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Amarillo, TX. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1963. She married Jerry Miller, May 26, 1965. Vicki pursued her passion for learning at Central State University, where she obtained a Masters Degree in education. She was not only an English teacher but also taught Spanish, Reading, Humanities and worked as a Librarian, inspiring countless students with her dedication and enthusiasm for learning. After receiving her Masters she spent many years teaching at the McLoud and Harrah school districts, eventually retiring from Carney Schools after dedicating 28 years to education.
Vicki is survived by her three children: Cody Miller and wife Kim of Sparks, OK; Christy Vinson and Charlie Ballard of Yukon, OK; and C.R (Jack) Miller and wife Shelly of McLoud, OK.; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister Susan Tate of Moore, OK; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents George and Dottie Tate; and her brothers, Charles and Russell Tate.
Services were held July 18, 2026, at the Meeker First United Methodist Church. An inurnment followed at Rossville Cemetery.